The BIS Product Certification Scheme is open to manufacturers in all countries without discrimination. While a licence can be granted for any Indian Standard specifying product characteristics, which is amenable to certification, the broad areas of technologies now under certification are:
Textiles Chemicals and Pesticides Rubber and Plastic products Cement and concrete products Building materials Pumping, irrigation, drainage and sewage equipment Pipes and fittings for water supply Basic metals and fabricated metal products Machinery and equipment Electrical, electronics and optical equipment Automotive components Agriculture, food and tobaccos Black tea and beverages Packaged drinking water and Natural mineral water Leather products Wood products Paper and pulp products Testing instruments
Normal Procedure **************** In the normal procedure, the applicant is required to submit the filled in application along with required documents and requisite fee to the nearest BIS branch office. Subsequently, after recording of the application, a preliminary factory evaluation is carried out by BIS officer to ascertain the capability of the applicant/manufacturer to produce goods according to the relevant Indian Standard and to verify the availability of complete testing facility and competent technical personnel. Samples are tested in the factory and also drawn for independent testing. Grant of licence is considered by BIS provided the samples pass during independent testing, preliminary evaluation is satisfactory and the applicant agrees to operate the defined Scheme of Testing & Inspection and pay the prescribed marking fee.
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